Archive for 'Microlending'

Rang De was started with a desire to make a difference. 5 years on, we believe we are on our way to doing just that. This 26th January, Rang De turned 5 and through the highs and lows of our journey, we’ve impacted more than 19,000 households. We’d like to thank everyone in the Rang Read more …

Mahindra ‘Spark the Rise’ is a unique online platform for change-makers across India to connect, collaborate, exchange ideas and to compete for monthly grants from Mahindra. Projects known as Sparks are evaluated by public and an expert Jury on Impact, Feasibility and Innovation and each month, 12 Sparks receive grants from Mahindra. Rang De’s official Spark Read more …

It’s December and the festive season is here! This year, Rang De wants to celebrate the season of giving in a unique way. This Christmas, we invite you to spread happiness and share the joy of giving with us. We bring to you a chance to create India’s biggest Christmas tree! But this is not Read more …

By Smita Ram, Rang De Team He who opens a school door, closes a prison. ~Victor Hugo We may all complain about the Education system in India and how it needs to improve. Whatever be our criticism, deep inside we all know that we are here because of our education and the sacrifices made by Read more …

By Sreekanth Raghunath, Rang De Bangalore Chapter The Bangalore chapter members took off on a field trip to interact with artisans who have been funded through Rang De.It turned out to be much more than a field trip. Here is how the idea germinated and how it can result in something that can support the Read more …

By Nikhil Sheth, Rang De Social Investor A year ago, I had invested Rs.2000/- in a passionate 5-minute debit card transaction, with http://www.rangde.org website through which we can make small investments directly to help small entrepreneurs in some far-off places in India where we otherwise could not travel. Friends and family I later talked with Read more …

By Preena Deepak, Rang De Team With Mother’s day just around the corner, no one is exempt from thinking and planning an apt tribute to pay to our dear mothers who play such an important role in shaping us. No matter how old or young, a mother plays a major part in not just nurturing Read more …

By Ram, Rang De Team I have personally been a big fan of Headstart and have had the opportunity to participate and speak at several of the events organised by the group. When Headstart was organising a conference called ITsAP Conference and I heard about it from Ramesh (Managing Director & Head of India Development Read more …

By Smita Ram, Rang De Team Rang De not doing anything for Holi is unacceptable right? We kept the Holi campaign under wraps until now and were patiently waiting for its completion. The Holi campaign was initiated by the Rang De Bangalore Chapter with an intent to do something that would involve school children. Something Read more …

By Smita Ram, Rang De Team “Mount Road is closed between 3.30pm and 7.30 pm on 13th” Our hearts skipped more than a few beats when staff at the Mahindra World City gave us this news. Mount Road runs through a 25 km stretch and most people in Chennai would have to cross through the Read more …